Management presentation Q2 2016 results Christoph Vilanek, CEO and Joachim Preisig, CFO 11 August 2016 Analyst and Investor conference call 1 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
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Key achievements in Q2 2016 Significant growth in Customer Ownership by 50,000 in Q2 2016 (+313,000 yoy) mainly driven by strong increase of valuable postpaid customers by 39,000 (+232,000 yoy) Continued stabilisation of postpaid ARPU currently at 21.4 euros and stable yoy; slight decrease of 0.1 euros compared to Q1 2016 because of seasonal effects Revenue at 807.7 million euros (previous year: 752.5 million euros) based on stable mobile communications business, higher valuable Digital Lifestyle revenue and revenue contribution from the new segment TV and Media EBITDA increased by 15.7 million euros yoy to 104.8 million euros Free cash flow rose yoy by 56.5 per cent to 115.9 million euros includes dividend payment of 30.1 m of Sunrise Communications Group AG 3 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Further growth in Customer Ownership (+3.4 per cent) [in million] 6.16 6.23 6.31 6.36 6.39 2.94 2.97 2.99 3.01 3.02 9.11 9.21 9.30 9.37 9.42 Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Postpaid No frills Customer Ownership Improvement of customer ownership driven by disproportionate increase of postpaid customers by 3.8 per cent (+232,000 yoy) and an increase of the no-frills customer base by 2.8 per cent (+81,000 yoy) Decline of prepaid customer base to 2.67 million as a result of further deactivation of inactive SIM-Cards Total customer base at 12.09 million below previous years figure of 12.38 million 4 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
ARPU stabilisation confirms focus on valuable customer relations [EUR/month] -0.50-0.10-0.10 +0.20 +0.20 +0.40 0.00 21.9 21.6 21.7 21.5 21.5 21.4 21.2 21.3 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.4 21.4 2.6 2.4 Q2 2015 Q2 2016 3.0 3.1 Q4 2013 to Q4 2014 Q1 2014 to Q1 2015 Q2 2014 to Q2 2015 Q3 2014 to Q3 2015 Q4 2014 to Q4 2015 Q1 2015 to Q1 2016 Q2 2015 to Q2 2016 No frills Prepaid Postpaid ARPU At 21.4 euros on the same level as previous year Data revenue share at 33.80% No frills ARPU At 2.4 euros on par with Q1 2016, Q4 2015 and Q1 2015 Prepaid ARPU Increased by 0.2 euros compared to previous quarter, slightly outperforming the previous years figure 5 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Core business continues to perform according to our internal plan Channels Tariffs DLS Digital lifestyle Brand Overall satisfying performance in all channels concerning gross adds and renewals Year-on-year increase in brick and mortar with 50/50 share of new and existing customers Online very price sensitive due to ongoing competition of other MVNO players Subsidy business driven by Samsung product launches and attractive bundles Stepwise increase of included data volume with all three networks LTE available in all networks, maximum speed in Telefonica LTE due to merger remedy Most attractive SIM-only offers in Vodafone network via freenet mobile brand New products launches in content offerings e.g. flat rate for more than 1,600 magazines Prelaunch testing of IPTV product with promising results Overall positive performance in accordance with internal planning Prompted brand recognition above 80% and more than 40% of those that remember the advertising and or the brand recognise mobilcom-debitel as more than a mobile phone service provider 6 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
DVB-T2 preparation goes with full speed 38 out of 61 DVB-T2 locations in pilot operation up and running 6 channels in full HD transmission running Coverage of 24 million users via room antenna and 55 million via roof antenna freenet TV connect (HbbTV based on demand platform) in beta testing 13 vendors contracted for set top boxes, current supply chain forecast above 3.3 million units, C+ module bundling with 2 TV brands Listing in all relevant retail and online stores Pre IFA press event with very positive feedback mid July; full scale booth at IFA in the 2 nd week of September in Berlin 7 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
IPTV platform about to launch in September Nationwide Beta test running since mid May, currently around 1,000 users App approved by Google Play store and Apple App store Contracts with relevant content providers signed, about 100 channels planned in Q4 Peering contracts signed with Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone/KDG, Liberty Media, O2, and other major ISPs, covering 22 millions potential households in fixed line Final feature set for launch will comprise Smartphone Apps for IOS and Android, TV Cast version based on Google Cast technology, net PVR, time-shift, personalised recommendation, comfort Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)... Commercial launch planned in Q4 2016 8 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Shareholding in Sunrise Communications Group AG Shareholding in Sunrise increased by 0.73% (former Sunrise Management shares) - from 23.83% to actually 24.56% in April 2016 Sunrise dividend pay-out Cash inflow of 30.1 million euros in April 2016; resulting in an increase of operating cash flow and free cash flow Promising comprehensive business model Digital TV, Internet, Mobile and Landline network Multiple-brand strategy (B2B and B2C) with focus on customer service Continuous product development and innovations by expanding partnerships in all business areas 9 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Financial statements Income statement [in EUR million] 1 st half 2016 1 st half 2015 Q2 2016 Q2 2015 Revenue 1,556.9 1,501.0 807.7 752.5 Gross profit 412.1 377.8 219.9 186.4 EBITDA 194.0 175.1 104.8 89.1 Depreciation and amortisation -56.8-34.2-35.1-18.8 EBIT 131.6 140.9 64.4 70.3 Interest result -33.1-19.3-21.3-9.7 EBT 98.6 121.6 43.0 60.6 Taxes on income 2.4-10.5 6.6-5.7 Group result 101.0 111.1 49.6 54.9 Earnings per share ( ) 0.81 0.86 0.40 0.42 Revenue improved by 55.1 m due to stable mobile communications business, rise in valuable DLS revenue and contribution from new segment TV and Media Depreciation and amortisation increased by 16.4 m yoy mainly as a result of the increase in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets related to the recent transactions (Media Broadcast and EXARING) and the associated purchase price allocations. Increase of interest expenses by 11.6 m mainly attributable to noncurrent liabilities of Media Broadcast and the refinancing in connection with the recent acquisitions in March 2016 10 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Key performance indicators and segment overview [in EUR million] Revenue Gross profit EBITDA Free cash flow +3.7% +9.1% +10.8% +32.6% Group 1,501.0 1,556.9 377.8 412.1 175.1 194.0 136.3 180.8-0.6% +0.1% +3.2% 1,473.6 Mobile 1,465.2 353.2 353.6 183.5 189.4 1 TV and Media 78.0 37.3 10.5 1st half 2016 1st half 2015 1) Including proceeds from Sunrise 6.1 m 11 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Financial statements Balance sheet [in EUR million] Assets Shareholders equity and liabilities 30.06.2016 31.03.2016 30.06.2016 31.03.2016 987.8 Intangible assets 1,006.3 1,273.9 Shareholders' equity 1,426.9 1,372.9 464.1 204.0 1,250.1 Goodwill Trade accounts receivable Cash and cash equivalents Other assets 1,374.3 483.5 503.4 1,240.8 4,278.9 Total 4,608.3 1,730.9 497.6 776.5 Borrowings Trade accounts payable Other liabilities 1,914.7 495.1 771.6 4,278.9 Total 4,608.3 Equity ratio at 29.8 per cent as of 30 June 2016 (31.0 per cent as of 31 March 2016) 12 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Current debt ratio inside the target range between 1.0 2.5 [in EUR million] Debt ratio 1.0 2.2 2.3 805.0 898.0 Net debt 369.2 31.12.2015 31.03.2016 30.06.2016 1) Net debt is defined as financial debt minus cash and cash equivalents minus market value of freenet s share in Sunrise Communication Group AG on the reference date (stock market price = closing price according to Frankfurt stock exchange on the reference date). 2) Debt ratio is defined as net debt divided by the EBITDA of the last twelve months. 13 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Financial statements Cash flow [in EUR million] Cash flow from operating activities 1 st half 2016 1 st half 2015 Q2 2016 Q2 2015 205.5 151.2 133.6 80.7 Cash flow from investing activities at -39.7 m mainly due to pay out of 22.1 m for a further share capital of 0.73 per cent in Sunrise. Cash flow from investing activities -839.0-14.4-39.7-6.5 thereof net capex -24.7-14.9-17.7-6.6 Cash flow from financing activities 567.8-124.6-393.3-123.1 Change in cash and cash equivalents -65.7 12.1-299.4-48.9 Free cash flow 1 180.8 136.3 115.9 74.1 Cash flow from financing activities Dividend payout rose by 6.4 m from 192.0 m to 198.4 m yoy; repayment of the bond with (nominal value of 400.0 m plus related expired interests); Net-Cash inflow of 239.3 m from borrowings. As a result free cash flow increased by 41.8 m yoy 1) Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities, minus investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, plus proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. 14 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Detailed Bridge from EBITDA to free cash flow Q1 Q2 2016 [in EUR million] 194.0 6.5 180.8-18.8-0.3-24.7-6.1 30.0 EBITDA Change in net working capital Tax payments Capex Sunrise EBITDA (no cash) Sunrise dividends Other Free cash flow FY 2015 370.2-10.3-44.3-30.4-0.6 284.5 FY 2016e >400 0-55 - 55-10 30 330 15 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Guidance 2016 confirmed and clear dividend pay out statement Customer ownership Postpaid ARPU Group revenue Group EBITDA Free cash flow (FCF) 1 Dividend pay out Guidance 2016 > 400.0 m ² ~300.0 m 3 1.60 /share 4 Results 2015 + 376,000 21.4 3,117.9 m 370.2 m 284.5 m 1.55 /share 5 Guidance 2015 370 m 280 m 50-75% of FCF 1) Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities, minus investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, plus proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. 2) As before, we assume that the consolidation of the Sunrise-shares will lead proportionally in the financial year 2016 to additional EBITDA of around 10 million 3) Dividend payment of 30.1 m from Sunrise Communications Group AG are not included. 4) Dividend of 1.60 euros per dividend-bearing share for the financial year 2016 to be proposed by the Executive Board 5) Dividend of 1.55 euros per dividend-bearing share resolved by the Annual General Meeting on 12 May 2016 16 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
freenet Group management We take time for your questions Christoph Vilanek, CEO CEO of freenet AG since 2009 Management positions at debitel AG since 2005 Consultant for telecommunication with McKinsey&Company since 2001 Management positions in Direct Marketing and Media 1991-2001 Joachim Preisig, CFO CFO of freenet AG since 2010 CFO of debitel AG since 2006 CFO of T-Mobile/ Head of Group Controlling at Deutsche Telekom AG since 2002 CFO at O 2 since 1996 17 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
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Shareholder structure Major shareholders of freenet AG As of 11 August 2016 85.59% Other shareholders/freefloat** 5.55% 5.16% 3.70% Flossbach von Storch AG * Allianz Global Investors Europe GmbH* The Capital Group Companies, Inc.* * Including attributions according to German Securities Trading Act 89.29% 20 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016
Refinancing against the background of the acquisitions [in EUR million] Promissory notes 2015 tranche 1 (fix) tranche 2 (fix) tranche 3 (var.) Volume 50.0 25.0 25.0 Interest rate p.a. 1.79% 1.33% 1.05% Maturity 2022 2020 2020 Promissory notes 2016 tranche 1 (fix) tranche 2 (var.) tranche 3 (fix) tranche 4 (var.) tranche 5 (fix) Bank loan 2016 (Facilities Agreement ) tranche 1 (var.) tranche 2 (var.) tranche 3 (var.) Volume 264.0 179.0 78.5 15.0 23.5 Interest rate p.a. 1.03% 1.00% 1.45% 1.20% 1.95% Maturity 2021 2021 2023 2023 2026 Volume 240.0 800.0 100.0 Interest rate p.a. 0.80% 2.10% 1.80% Maturity 2017 2019 2021 21 Management presentation Q2 2016 results 11 August 2016